Annie Lord: An Introduction “Coming from a family of 15 life has Been very tough for me, as I was Born deaf in one ear…” Annie Lord. A strong and resilient woman, made evident in her memoir, ‘My Life.’ She faced many struggles and complications during her life in Hornsey, the primary …

Even though education for the working-class in the early 20th century was not always available due to long working hours, illiteracy had decreased significantly in comparison to the 19th century. Regarding Mary Hollinrake’s family, they all seemed to be well educated and therefore a good influence on Mary and her success. …